tripsis Posted October 9, 2011 Just discovered this amazing cactus, so thought I'd share it with others if they hadn't seen it. Eulychnia castanea forma varispiralis Spiral form: Discoid form: Crested form: Monstrose form: Amazing! I would love a few of these plants, though I suppose it's unlikely it's in Australia. Found this particularly interesting: NOTE: All this form are only growing variant of the same clone, each new branch must show one (or a mix) of the four growing mode and each plant is unique and different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel Posted October 9, 2011 Fuck! The spines poking out from the crease look evil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted October 9, 2011 There are Eulychnia castanea about, i'm sure if one was to put in enough seed chances are you would get the odd funky one. Although treating the seed with a mutagen would probably help things along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErraneousHerbalist Posted October 9, 2011 Woah, that's an awesome cacti there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noshiewa Posted October 9, 2011 awsome thanks for shareing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted October 10, 2011 "NOTE: All this form are only growing variant of the same clone, each new branch must show one (or a mix) of the four growing mode and each plant is unique and different." Similar to the monstrose/cresting T. pachanoi and T. bridgesii no doubt. I wish some of this other growth could be found in Trichocereus. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipz Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone have any experience with this plant ? I have a discoid form and am keen to induce pupping ( most likely via the application of BAP) Where exactly are the areoles on this species ? Is it just anywhere the spines are protruding ? Also does anyone know how they normally pup, or what size they grow to, or anything about this species ? I am finding it very hard to find detailed information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted October 28, 2012 I've had no experience with any of the abnormal forms Tipz If there is a spine it is coming from an areole. Its a clump forming species, more of a low rambling shrub than anything. Always branching from the ground, i've not seen one get taller than about 40cm but they could well get a bit taller over time. Its one of the few south americans with really prickly fruit which is quite sour, about on par with a lemon. They are/were one of the species utilized as a food plant before missionary's arrived and their basic culture is similar to most other cacti from the region, I dont remember anything more ATM, needz coffee 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
